Date of Completion

2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Keywords

Proteinuria, Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure, Age, Alcohol intake

Abstract

This study investigated the incidence of proteinuria among traffic enforcers of Santa Rosa, Laguna, and assessed their risk of developing renal disease. Characterized by the presence of abnormally high amounts of protein in urine, traffic enforcers were subjected to conditions that pose a risk of developing proteinuria due to factors such as age, body mass index (BMI), alcohol intake, smoking, hypertension, and other underlying disease. Through a urine analysis, preceded by a structured interview and physical examination record, and taking of biometrics and vitals, 56 male traffic enforcers from the Traffic Management Unit of Santa Rosa City, Laguna, were subjected to urinalysis, assessed with the presence of proteinuria, and evaluated following the presence of factors contributing to the disorder. The preliminary analysis, using a dipstick for screening, out of 56 respondents, only 4 showed a trace amount, and 1 showed 1+ result under urine-protein. Under the confirmatory testing, 5 yielded suggestive of proteinuria. Under factors stimulating proteinuria, 57% of the respondents were under the overweight BMI category, 23% were obese, 18% were normal, and 2% fell underweight. Under blood pressure, 45% of the participants exhibited normal values, while most showed hypertension, and 2% were under hypertensive crisis. Under alcoholic intake, 82.14% were alcohol consumers.

It is concluded that proteinuria has low incidence among traffic enforcers of Sta. Rosa, Laguna. However, most are at risk of developing renal disease caused by several factors – abnormal Body Mass Index, familial history of disease, alcohol intake, abnormal blood pressure, and age, respectively.

First Advisor

Maria Kristina E. Ogot

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